The basic model of the CF MOTO X6 ATV is unique in its kind and has no analogues in the price category in terms of parameters and technical characteristics. Thanks to such individuality, the brainchild of the Chinese automobile industry has become extremely popular throughout the Russian Federation and neighboring countries. The excellent price-quality ratio of the utilitarian model made it possible to fill the lack of two-seater ATVs on the market, and the X6 itself took one of the leading places in sales.
But despite all its popularity, the CF MOTO X6 has many competitors. The list of the Chinese’s main opponents includes Polaris touring vehicles and BRP vehicles from the Outlander line. ATVs from famous brands are somewhat superior to the CF MOTO X6 in terms of technical characteristics, but are significantly inferior in price.
Engine:
| engine's type | Single cylinder |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Tact | 4 stroke |
| Brake horsepower/kW | 38.1 / 28 |
| Horsepower RPM | 6300 |
| Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm) | 34.6 / 46.9 |
| Revolutions | 5500 |
| Cooling type | Liquid |
| Number of valves | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine Configuration | SOHC |
| Piston diameter (mm/in) | 96 / 3.78 |
| Piston stroke (mm/in) | 82 / 3.23 |
| Displacement (cc.cm/cu.in.) | 593.2 / 36.2 |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Starter type | Electric |
| Fuel requirements | Standard |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Injector | + |
| Carburetor | – |
| Injection type | Fuel injection |
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CFMOTO CF625-X6 EFI: ATV, 2011, 594 cm³, 357 kg, RUB 270,000.
CFMOTO CF625-X6 EFI: ATV, 2011, 594 cm³, 357 kg, RUB 270,000.
When the market demanded an update to the top-end utilitarian quad, a car with a fuel injection system and a more European than Chinese appearance was born. Of course, replacing a carburetor with injection is no longer surprising when it comes to ATVs from Japanese or North American manufacturers - there this process, which began several years ago, is almost complete. But for the technology presented in Russia from China, this is so far the exception rather than the rule.
CFMOTO engineers did not reinvent the wheel and develop their own power system. The new single-cylinder engine received a Bosch fuel injection system, which immediately removed questions about its reliability. By the way, despite the fact that the digital index of the X6 is “626”, the numbers are not directly related to the working volume of the engine; the actual volume is 594 cm³. A similar marketing policy is practiced by the same KTM: for example, the model with the index “690” has a 654 cc engine, the “530” has a 510 cc engine, etc. Equipping the engine with a fuel injection system killed two birds with one stone: in addition to a virtual improvement in environmental friendliness, the quadric became, according to the manufacturer, noticeably more economical (they promise up to 25% fuel savings compared to the carburetor version), which means the range per fill-up has increased. At the same time, both power and torque increased.
CFMOTO engineers also worked on the suspension: the upper arms are made of aluminum alloy to reduce unsprung masses. The quad was equipped with impressive size Ancla M/T mud tires measuring 26/9–12 at the front and 26/11–12 at the rear. The new shock absorbers are designed to handle the increased weights of larger wheels, and they also have adjustable spring preload.
The remaining changes are typical for Chinese ATV manufacturers. The CF626-X6 has alloy wheels, an electric winch with a towing capacity of 2,500 pounds (more than 1,100 kg), a hitch and a trailer outlet (the latter is more likely a consequence of the fact that these machines are also supplied to the USA, where they are used for their intended purpose - as a utilitarian all-terrain vehicles). The steering wheel now has lever protection with metal brackets, which also covers the hands, and the “number two” can relax by leaning back in the passenger seat.
The test of the updated quad took place on the X-Arena track near Moscow, which, through the efforts of enthusiasts, is slowly turning into a scale model of the legendary American Glen Helen. The predominant sand on the track, on the one hand, forces you to work actively while driving, but on the other hand, it allows both the equipment and the driver to remain relatively clean.
With each lap, the pace gradually approached the limit for a utilitarian ATV - what is needed to understand the car as a whole, to evaluate the performance of the engine, suspension, steering, and brakes. Yes, miracles do not happen: on the move, the X6 is perceived as an average utilitarian quadric. Although, in this case, “average” does not carry a negative connotation, rather, on the contrary: everything works as it should. The engine's potential is almost always enough, despite the fact that it has to spin impressively sized wheels. The X6 confidently picks up speed, aggressively climbs the slope and confidently crawls along the deep mud rut. It is important that when driving in rear-wheel drive, the high-torque engine allows you to actively “steer with gas”.
The handling of the ATV on the ground is quite consistent with the canons of the class of budget utilitarian machines. At low speeds, on uneven surfaces, in ruts, the force on the steering wheel is too high - unfortunately, there is no electric power steering on the X6 yet. The long wheelbase of the car also contributes to the somewhat thoughtful reaction of the X6 to turning the steering wheel: after all, the distance of almost one and a half meters between the axles cannot contribute to sporty handling. On the other hand, a long-wheelbase quad allows you to comfortably and safely transport a passenger, is highly stable in straight motion and has predictable behavior in the event of a skid, and is less prone to tipping over when overcoming steep ascents and descents. And these properties are, perhaps, more important for a utilitarian machine than “sharp control.”
But the X6 still does not reach the level of a full-fledged representative of the clan of utilitarian-riding ATVs. Firstly, in terms of dimensions and weight, the CF626 is noticeably superior to its Japanese and North American classmates, respectively, and it places higher demands on the driver’s level of physical fitness, especially when “working for all the money.” Secondly, it is not clear why a utilitarian car was equipped with such rigid and relatively short-travel suspensions. Yes, during dynamic movement this allows you to better maintain control over the car, but when traveling together you have to be careful: when driving over more or less significant bumps, you need to significantly reduce the speed, otherwise the passenger may be ejected from their rightful place. Thirdly, in my opinion, there was no need to install 26-inch wheels - this is rather the lot of cars focused primarily on trophies. It is clear that the appearance benefits, but the lack of power steering does not go well with the increased wheel diameter off-road. And fourthly, a banal steel steering wheel is inappropriate on a car of this class; a normal aluminum “fatbar” simply begs to be seen here.
There are also ergonomic miscalculations in the X6. The machine in the base is equipped with protection for the levers, and thorough protection at that: its plastic “bugs” are mounted on metal brackets. The thing is certainly useful - it protects your hands well from the cold and from stones and branches. But when leaning heavily in turns, the protection begins to interfere, preventing you from leaning deeply. The passenger footrests, protruding 10 centimeters above the level of the driver’s “platforms,” noticeably limit the driver’s freedom of choice of foot position. This point, combined with the unusually large width of the engine-transmission block above the level of the footrests, makes it difficult to completely merge with the car, each time after hanging out, forcing you to waste time searching for a comfortable place for your feet. All-wheel drive is activated by pressing a button on the right steering wheel control panel. It turns off too. Therefore, in the case of a hard “handling” on the roads, it is necessary to monitor the position of the button so as not to find out that the front axle was accidentally disabled when the car was already firmly seated.
Wheels and Tires:
| Disc material | Aluminum |
| Camera | Tubeless |
| Front Wheel Width (in) | 6 |
| Rear Wheel Width (in) | 7.5 |
| Front wheel diameter | 25 |
| Rear wheel diameter | 25 |
| Chromed | – |
| Tire brand | Maxxis® |
| Front wheel width | 8 |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 205 |
| Front Tire Speed Rating | J |
| Front disc diameter | 12 |
| Rear wheel width | 10 |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 255 |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | J |
| Rear disc diameter | 12 |
| Front tires | 25 X 8-12 |
| Rear tires | 25 X 10-12 |
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The most noticeable difference between the X6 and most of its peers is its expressive design and high quality parts.
26-inch tires, shod on stylish “castings” with a diameter of 12″, also add solidity. The most noticeable difference between the X6 and most of its peers is its expressive design and high quality parts. 26-inch tires, shod on stylish “castings” with a diameter of 12″, also add solidity.
Suspension:
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Front Suspension Travel (in/mm) | 6.7 / 170 |
| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | – |
| Front Central Suspension Strut | – |
| Steering Damper | – |
| F Stabilizer Bar | – |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension travel (in/mm) | 8.9 / 225 |
| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | – |
| Rear shock absorbers | 2 |
| Anti-roll bar | + |
| Pneumatic adjustment | – |
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The upper control arms are made from aluminum to reduce unsprung weight.
Shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload are designed to work with the increased weights of 26-inch wheels. The upper control arms are made from aluminum to reduce unsprung weight. Shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload are designed to work with the increased weights of 26-inch wheels.
Specifications:
| Length (ft) | 6.89 |
| Width (inch/mm) | 46.5 / 1180 |
| Height (inch/mm) | 48.4 / 1230 |
| Base Length (inch/mm) | 50.8 / 1290 |
| Ground clearance (inch/mm) | 9.5 / 240 |
| Length (foot/foot) | 6 |
| Length (foot/inches) | 10.7 |
| ATV dry weight (pounds/kilograms) | 758.5 / 344 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallon/L) | 5 / 19 |
| Engine Displacement to Weight (cc) | 0.78 |
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The protrusions that act as passenger footrests are, firstly, quite short and allow only a size 34 shoe to be comfortably placed there, and secondly, they noticeably limit the driver’s freedom of choice of foot position.
The protrusions that act as passenger footrests are, firstly, quite short and allow only a size 34 shoe to be comfortably placed there, and secondly, they noticeably limit the driver’s freedom of choice of foot position.
Seats:
| Seat type | One-Piece |
| Seat adjusting system | – |
| Material | Vinyl |
| Seat Location | Driver and Passenger |
| Folding seat | – |
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Backrest Logo Plate | – |
| Backrest Type | Fixed |
| Backrest Location | Passenger |
| Lumbar Adjustment | – |
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Weapon of last chance: the winch included in the basic X6 package will help you get out if the rest of the off-road potential (or, what happens more often, the driver’s skills) is not enough.
Weapon of last chance: the winch included in the basic X6 package will help you get out if the rest of the off-road potential (or, what happens more often, the driver’s skills) is not enough.
Exterior:
| Frame material | Steel |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Floor Board Location | Driver and Passenger |
| ATV handlebar grips | Standard |
| Foot Peg Location | Passenger |
| Seat adjusting system | – |
| Hand Guards | + |
| Power bumper | + |
| LightGuard | – |
| Radiator protection | + |
| Protective case | Standard |
| Front Fender | Standard |
| Rear Fender | Standard |
| Hand grips | Standard |
| Front bumper | Standard |
| Front fenders | Standard |
| Rear fenders | Standard |
| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front/Rear) | Yes/Yes |
| Bash Plate (Front/Rear) | Yes/Yes |
| Swing Arm Skid Plate | – |
| Skid Plate | – |
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The protection of the levers is quite a hindrance during strong swings in turns, leaving marks on the wrists after 15 minutes of active riding.
But there is also a plus: it protects your hands well from the cold and from stones and branches. The protection of the levers is quite a hindrance during strong swings in turns, leaving marks on the wrists after 15 minutes of active riding. But there is also a plus: it protects your hands well from the cold and from stones and branches.
